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it's martin luther king's birthday. things that he even talked about and dreamed of, it is happening. people of all races are coming together, praying together, worshipping together, going to school and work together. there's a problem but if we all work together, we can, you know,... it will be beautiful >> suarez: it's very hard to be a short person in a very large crowd. you guys know that already, right? this family drove all day yesterday from chattanooga, tennessee, to reach the mall early. charles bass told meal he could not afford to miss another obama swearing-in >> again. we actually missed the first time. we did not want to miss an important moment in history. >> suarez: what's different about being here? >> just the feeling of everyone together. all people of different nationalities, different places. just coming together for a common cause. >> suarez: this person looks to the problems establishing stable democracies in many countries and wanted to see a freely elected president sworn in for herself. >> i'm
it's martin luther king's birthday. things that he even talked about and dreamed of, it is happening. people of all races are coming together, praying together, worshipping together, going to school and work together. there's a problem but if we all work together, we can, you know,... it will be beautiful >> suarez: it's very hard to be a short person in a very large crowd. you guys know that already, right? this family drove all day yesterday from chattanooga, tennessee, to reach the...
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martin luther king jr. and this time it was the president who seemed to swallow a word. >> the office of the president of the united states and will. >>reporter: then the president address. shy of 19 minutes. when the theme of moving forward together. >> my fellow americans we are made for this moment and we will see that so long as we seize it together. together. together. >>reporter: first president ever to include gay in his inaugural while talking about the struggle for civil rights. >> for if we are truly created equal then surely the love we dmoyt one another must be equal as well. >>reporter: president insisting we address climate change and immigration arguing we should welcome striving immigrants. >> until bright young students and engineers are listed in our work force rather than expelled from our country there. were powerful performances. kelly clarkson stirring rendition of my country 'tis of thee. ♪ [ singing]. >>reporter: beyonce returning 4 years later this time to sing the national anthem
martin luther king jr. and this time it was the president who seemed to swallow a word. >> the office of the president of the united states and will. >>reporter: then the president address. shy of 19 minutes. when the theme of moving forward together. >> my fellow americans we are made for this moment and we will see that so long as we seize it together. together. together. >>reporter: first president ever to include gay in his inaugural while talking about the struggle...
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martin luther king, jr. was a baptist minister from atlanta, georgia. he fought to overturn the jim crowe laws not with violence, but peace. >> we seek nonviolence and passive resistance and still determined to use the weapon of love. >> mike: that was in alabama, where dr. king was leading the montgomery bus boycott to end the days where blacks had to give up their seats for whites, the boycott lasted more than a year until a court put an end to segregation on buses. through the leadership conference dr. king worked with other civil rights lead towers bring the movement for equality not just for the south, but throughout the nation. >> i still have a dream. >> yes. >> it is deeply rooted in the american dream. >> mike: in 1963, dr. king brought the march to washington and announced his dream for all to hear. >> i have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of this creed. the children who will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their sk
martin luther king, jr. was a baptist minister from atlanta, georgia. he fought to overturn the jim crowe laws not with violence, but peace. >> we seek nonviolence and passive resistance and still determined to use the weapon of love. >> mike: that was in alabama, where dr. king was leading the montgomery bus boycott to end the days where blacks had to give up their seats for whites, the boycott lasted more than a year until a court put an end to segregation on buses. through the...
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the author of the legacy of martin luther king jr.. quite frankly, i could not have imagined myself the professor of history at stanford university editing martin luther king. these are things that were beyond my imagination as a young black teenager whose opportunities were quite limited at that time. >> because of that opel vision and the moral imagination, barricades began to fall and bigotry began to fade. doors of opportunity swung open for an entire generation. >> he was very much influenced by martin luther king and in his heart, he sees his vision being close to martin luther king. there was that moment where he received the nobel peace prize and he made the distinction between, saying that he can't be like them because i have to deal with this radical evil called terrorism. as if they did not have to deal with the radical evil of their time. king never held political office. i assume if he had, he would have seen as his overriding responsibility to deal with the people at the bottom of the social structure, the people that don
the author of the legacy of martin luther king jr.. quite frankly, i could not have imagined myself the professor of history at stanford university editing martin luther king. these are things that were beyond my imagination as a young black teenager whose opportunities were quite limited at that time. >> because of that opel vision and the moral imagination, barricades began to fall and bigotry began to fade. doors of opportunity swung open for an entire generation. >> he was very...
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now, january 21st, martin luther king day, inauguration day. here's where you really have to plan to prepare yourself if you plan on being outside and watching festivities. we are talking about sun to clouds, upper 30s only. and by the time we head into the early afternoon hours, we've got a chance of seeing a light dusting of snow and then maybe some snow hours that will develop. so that is going to really be a little bit on the unpleasant side for you as you're standing outside. so just be prepared. here's a look at fox 5 accuweather seven-day forecast. take a look at how temperatures take a dive into the 20s, into the teens for overnight hours right after that. it's really going to be cold. if you're going to any of the festivities, monday night, that's another time with all of those ball gowns and everything. you'll need a warm coat. >> bundle up. >> for sure. >> we've within warned! thanks, gwen. >>> penguins on parade in pittsburgh. kids of all ages got a show from the swimming birds as they waddled past the crowds. they will do this at t
now, january 21st, martin luther king day, inauguration day. here's where you really have to plan to prepare yourself if you plan on being outside and watching festivities. we are talking about sun to clouds, upper 30s only. and by the time we head into the early afternoon hours, we've got a chance of seeing a light dusting of snow and then maybe some snow hours that will develop. so that is going to really be a little bit on the unpleasant side for you as you're standing outside. so just be...
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, and 30 years ago, martin luther king day was signed into law as a holiday. mr. lewis told dana bash what he was feeling as he watched america's first african-american president take the oath for the second time. >> i did everything possible today to keep from crying. when i saw him standing there, taking the oath with the bible of martin luther king jr., knowing that just 50 short years ago, that dr. king stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and said i have a dream. >> of course, this was actually the fourth time that president obama has taken the oath of office. let's bring in our panel, van jones, cnn contributor who served as president obama's green jobs adviser in 2009. sally quinn, margaret hoover, republican consultant, cornell belcher, democratic strategist who served fas a pollster for president obama's 2012 re-election team. i wonder how you think this anniversary, this martin luther king day, informed and was infused throughout president obama's remarks today. >> i'll go back to even when he was senator obama. he always talked about, he also
, and 30 years ago, martin luther king day was signed into law as a holiday. mr. lewis told dana bash what he was feeling as he watched america's first african-american president take the oath for the second time. >> i did everything possible today to keep from crying. when i saw him standing there, taking the oath with the bible of martin luther king jr., knowing that just 50 short years ago, that dr. king stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and said i have a dream. >> of...
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♪ great god our king >>> and good evening to all of you on this day honoring martin luther king, jr., the day to celebrate an inauguration and a rededication to democracy in america. and let me show you some powerful images of this day. this is what president barack obama saw as he stepped out on that capitol podium for the last time in his presidency. the president placing his hand on the bible of martin luther king jr., and another bible, the one belonging to president lincoln. and then later on, as the parade was about to begin, the first family, a modern scene here. dad on his blackberry, the girls snapping pictures on their iphones. all day long, abc's david muir has been following this, he was there at the capitol watching history on parade this morning. we begin you with, david. >> reporter: diane, good evening. you're right. we were just a few steps away from the president, with his hand placed on those two bibles. authorities here in washington were estimating 600,000 to 800,000 people would turn out to the national mall to watch this swearing in. but tonight, we just learned
♪ great god our king >>> and good evening to all of you on this day honoring martin luther king, jr., the day to celebrate an inauguration and a rededication to democracy in america. and let me show you some powerful images of this day. this is what president barack obama saw as he stepped out on that capitol podium for the last time in his presidency. the president placing his hand on the bible of martin luther king jr., and another bible, the one belonging to president lincoln. and...
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the author of the legacy of martin luther king jr.. quite frankly, i could not have imagined myself the professor of history at stanford university editing martin luther king. these are things that were beyond my imagination as a young black teenager whose opportunities were quite limited at that time. >> because of that opel vision and the moral imagination, barricades began to fall and bigotry began to fade. doors of opportunity swung open for an entire generation. >> he was very much influenced by martin luther king and in his heart, he sees his vision being close to martin luther king. there was that moment where he received the nobel peace prize and he made the distinction between, saying that he can't be like them because i have to deal with this radical evil called terrorism. as if they did not have to deal with the radical evil of their time. king never held political office. i assume if he had, he would have seen as his overriding responsibility to deal with the people at the bottom of the social structure, the people that don
the author of the legacy of martin luther king jr.. quite frankly, i could not have imagined myself the professor of history at stanford university editing martin luther king. these are things that were beyond my imagination as a young black teenager whose opportunities were quite limited at that time. >> because of that opel vision and the moral imagination, barricades began to fall and bigotry began to fade. doors of opportunity swung open for an entire generation. >> he was very...
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trading resumes on tuesday after the martin luther king jr. holiday. >>> let's turn to the inauguration now. former president bush 41 and 43 were, of course, invited, but they won't be there this time. the elder bush is recovering from a month-long hospital stay after being treated for bronchitis. you remember that. a spokesperson for bush 43 says the former president and his wife, laura, wish the obamas, quote, all the best for a wonderful inaugural weekend. both former presidents attended the first inauguration. >>> just in time for the inauguration, the white house has released the new official photo of president obama. it shows him smiling with his arms folded, standing in front of his desk at the oval office. the president has, as you notice, a lot more grey than he did four years ago. and speaking of hair -- i've never actually said that, "speaking of hair," -- first lady michelle obama has a new 'do. instead of the usual part on the side, she has bangs. mrs. obama debuted the look on her 49th birthday and we'll be talking about that and
trading resumes on tuesday after the martin luther king jr. holiday. >>> let's turn to the inauguration now. former president bush 41 and 43 were, of course, invited, but they won't be there this time. the elder bush is recovering from a month-long hospital stay after being treated for bronchitis. you remember that. a spokesperson for bush 43 says the former president and his wife, laura, wish the obamas, quote, all the best for a wonderful inaugural weekend. both former presidents...
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martin luther king, jr. he the president added the bible used by dr. king because the inal railing falls on his birthday. >> i like the fact that he paired that with president lincoln, the man who abolished slavery and the man who fought for civil rights. >> reporter: 1.6 million people jammed into the mall. this time, about 900,000 are expected and getting around is not easy. >> particularly, you know, people have to go in order to get to their home, they had to go to the beltway and i don't think it's good. >> reporter: crews are taking stems to protect six and a half ache israel of new grass on the mall and barricades are going up all over the city. >> that's a celebration of america, the democratic process. whatever pain occurs with that is part of what goes with that. >> reporter: during the inauguration ceremony, beyonci will sing the national anthem, kelly clarkson will performing and james taylor will singamerica the beautiful >>> the fox 5 morning team kicks off the coverage bright and early at 4:00 a.m. >>> inauguration day can be a cold one.
martin luther king, jr. he the president added the bible used by dr. king because the inal railing falls on his birthday. >> i like the fact that he paired that with president lincoln, the man who abolished slavery and the man who fought for civil rights. >> reporter: 1.6 million people jammed into the mall. this time, about 900,000 are expected and getting around is not easy. >> particularly, you know, people have to go in order to get to their home, they had to go to the...
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the martin luther king memorial. the president will have his hand on the bible of martin luther king and abraham lincoln, as he re-enacts the oath of office from the capitol this morning. there it is right there. what a magnificent sight it is. robin, i know you're watching from home today. i wish you could be down here with us. we cannot wait to have you back. the whole gang is in new york, as well. we'll be covering the inauguration all day long on abc news. josh elliott out on the mall right now. josh, you've been tracking the celebrations all weekend long. what do you have right now? >> i'm actually here on pennsylvania avenue, veritably, in the shadow of the capitol, as the parade makes its way past. barack obama and the presidency, the realization of the dual dream of dr. king and abraham lincoln. he'll be using those two bibles when he takes the public oath of office, again, all leading to a remarkable day here on the national mall. overnight, the president attended the first event of his second term, a candle
the martin luther king memorial. the president will have his hand on the bible of martin luther king and abraham lincoln, as he re-enacts the oath of office from the capitol this morning. there it is right there. what a magnificent sight it is. robin, i know you're watching from home today. i wish you could be down here with us. we cannot wait to have you back. the whole gang is in new york, as well. we'll be covering the inauguration all day long on abc news. josh elliott out on the mall right...
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martin luther king. 3 the 13th annual martin luther kiig junior arade kicks off downtown at noon.the parade will feattue community marching bands, high-stepping fraternittes and much more. more. amber miller joins us nowwlive from martin luther parade wwlllbeein. 3 p3 at 33 noon.. the paaade 3 at at noon.. the parade will marchh south on martin luther king boulevard endinggat baltimoree street. 3 ááchat with amberáá 3 p3 baltimore street. 33 ending at ,3baltimore street. -3 3 tinseltown comes to charm city... in a new movve out this weekend. weekend..he movie "luvv is the stooy of an eleven-year old boy -- who idolizes his exxconvict uncle. . dennis haysbert andd harles s. duttoo star in the film. dutton is from bbltimore, and both actorr say it was the movie. 3 haysbert says: "we were really under the radar, it was a low- budget film and we deelt with the people in the path, and raaely diddwe have a chance to -3 gooout, but i had worked in baltimore before n 'major league 2' so i had much more entree iito the inner-workingss and the outer-workings and tte &pbeauty that is baltim
martin luther king. 3 the 13th annual martin luther kiig junior arade kicks off downtown at noon.the parade will feattue community marching bands, high-stepping fraternittes and much more. more. amber miller joins us nowwlive from martin luther parade wwlllbeein. 3 p3 at 33 noon.. the paaade 3 at at noon.. the parade will marchh south on martin luther king boulevard endinggat baltimoree street. 3 ááchat with amberáá 3 p3 baltimore street. 33 ending at ,3baltimore street. -3 3 tinseltown...
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luther king jr. on a day that the nation celebrates the birth of the civil-rights leader. >> tahir a preacher say we cannot walk alone the challenges ahead are enormous and the president admitted that his work would be imperfect. we must act that knowing that today's victories will be only partial grammy winner kelly clarkson giving the ceremony in central hollywood. followed by the friend of the president beyonce with her rendition of the national anthem a performance to remember. it all ended with a 21 gun salute before special guests attended a formal luncheon where the president and first lady had lobster, bison and apple pie before they took to the parade route in washington thousands of well-wishers lined the streets screamed and hollered into a magic moment when they got a glimpse of the president and mrs. obama along pennsylvania avenue the first couple had rock star status. hand-in-hand to the crowd went wild. one of the more emotional moments of the day action likely when president obama wa
luther king jr. on a day that the nation celebrates the birth of the civil-rights leader. >> tahir a preacher say we cannot walk alone the challenges ahead are enormous and the president admitted that his work would be imperfect. we must act that knowing that today's victories will be only partial grammy winner kelly clarkson giving the ceremony in central hollywood. followed by the friend of the president beyonce with her rendition of the national anthem a performance to remember. it all...
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. >> sworn in for a second team on the martin luther king junior holiday. and leaned on the words of king and abraham lincoln. >> blood drawn by sword. we learn no union founded on the principle of liberty and equality could survive half slave and half free. >> casting nims the mold of the great civil rights leaders he avowed action on series of issue from climate change to immigration reform. became the first president to use the word "gay" in an inaugural address. >> our journey is not complete until our wives, mothers and daughters can earn a living equal to the efforts. our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law. >> debt and deficit front and center he offered a vigorous defense of entitlement programs. >> we must make the hard choices to reduce the cost of healthcare and size of the deficit. we reject that they must choose between caring that built the country. >> like every president since fdr, mr. obama started his day early, with a prayer service at st. john's church. before departing th
. >> sworn in for a second team on the martin luther king junior holiday. and leaned on the words of king and abraham lincoln. >> blood drawn by sword. we learn no union founded on the principle of liberty and equality could survive half slave and half free. >> casting nims the mold of the great civil rights leaders he avowed action on series of issue from climate change to immigration reform. became the first president to use the word "gay" in an inaugural address....
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. >> what does it mean to you, martin luther king day today. the president, a black president being re-elected. second inauguration. what does it mean to you? >> it's amazing. you know, it's martin luther king's holiday, and you know, it's incredible. i can hear it now. i got to turn it down. i can hear everybody now. i don't know if i can hear that good after this. it's unbelievable. i went to the memorial yesterday, the martin luther king memorial, i was with so many great people, dick gregory, and it was incredible. today was magical. magical because i felt the dream that our forefathers, when they dreamed up the hope and freedom, i felt it. every time you're in the capitol, on the grass, you think about in the 1800s, they were doing the same thing. it's amazing. >> it seems natural if you're a democrat or a republican or an independent, only today, for two reasons, martin luther king and barack obama, the president of the united states, it's a great day to celebrate being an american and the democratic system which has allowed barack obama
. >> what does it mean to you, martin luther king day today. the president, a black president being re-elected. second inauguration. what does it mean to you? >> it's amazing. you know, it's martin luther king's holiday, and you know, it's incredible. i can hear it now. i got to turn it down. i can hear everybody now. i don't know if i can hear that good after this. it's unbelievable. i went to the memorial yesterday, the martin luther king memorial, i was with so many great people,...
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martin luther king, and the president called on americans to do the same by helping neighbors in need. around the country an estimated quarter million people did exactly that. blocks from the white house volunteer organizations offered dozens of ways for people to serve their communities, regardless of age. >> this is a good job to give back to those people who need our help. >> you definitely want to give back and have people pay it forward. >> taking satisfaction in giving back to others on this national day of service. and speaking of services, the president takes the official oath of office tomorrow at noon at the white house. brian moore, nbc news, washington. >> hundreds of people in the bay area also spent this national day of service building homes. the volunteers rolled up their sleeves for habitat for humanity. the group helped to build kocons for 36 families. >> these volunteers are building the yard where the families will play. they're actually painting the doors to the homes the families will live in and working on the roofs, putting shingles on. it's a real experience,
martin luther king, and the president called on americans to do the same by helping neighbors in need. around the country an estimated quarter million people did exactly that. blocks from the white house volunteer organizations offered dozens of ways for people to serve their communities, regardless of age. >> this is a good job to give back to those people who need our help. >> you definitely want to give back and have people pay it forward. >> taking satisfaction in giving...
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martin luther king, jr. >> preserve, protect and defend, the constitution of the united states. >> congratulations, mr. president. >> john roberts administered the holt and president obama and daughters stood by his side. >> for we, the people, understand that our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do well and a growing number barely make it. >> the weather was chilly but michelle obama and president obama took time to walk some of the parade walk. >> and the ball is underway right now in washington, d.c. a live look at president obama and michelle obama having this dance. the festivities under way in the nation's capital. let's take a listen. [ music playing ] >> al green toon there. >> there are only two balls this year. the president and the first lady enjoying the dance. >> tens of thousands of people filled the national mall today to get a look at the inauguration ceremony. ktvu's ken pritchett is live in the nation's capital where he spoke with people who were thrilled to be a part of history. ken? >> reporter: by one estimate the crowd size at this inauguration was bigger than expe
martin luther king, jr. >> preserve, protect and defend, the constitution of the united states. >> congratulations, mr. president. >> john roberts administered the holt and president obama and daughters stood by his side. >> for we, the people, understand that our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do well and a growing number barely make it. >> the weather was chilly but michelle obama and president obama took time to walk some of the parade walk....
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martin luther king, jr. day. >> i feel so honored to be part of this moment in history and just -- it represents everything that dr. martin luther king, jr. fought for and as an african-american woman, i have been teary eyed ever since i got off the plane. >> both were telling me how much they enjoyed the atmosphere and there is a very positive atmosphere, taking in the history of being here. i have been through a few breast cancer walks. some of the politician i spoke to earlier said this is where you put politics aside and everybody gets together even if it is for 20 minutes. president barack obama is waiting for the republican swearing in ceremony -- public swearing in and of course that will be follow by the inaugural address and they are scaling things back just a little bit. reporting live, i am tori campbell, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> coming up at 6:15, mayor ed lee, we will tell you what he did ahead of time to prepare. >>> and we are following overnight news coming in from san francisco, poli
martin luther king, jr. day. >> i feel so honored to be part of this moment in history and just -- it represents everything that dr. martin luther king, jr. fought for and as an african-american woman, i have been teary eyed ever since i got off the plane. >> both were telling me how much they enjoyed the atmosphere and there is a very positive atmosphere, taking in the history of being here. i have been through a few breast cancer walks. some of the politician i spoke to earlier...
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martin luther king jr. he decided to use two bibles one of kings the other of abraham lincoln. >> it is only because of them it is possible for me to be inaugurated. >> aids say the president has been saying in private in recent days that when he is on the podium tomorrow he will be thinking about the sacrifices of dr. king president lincoln and many others that have gotten him to this point. >> ed, thank you. >> chief political correspondent charles cameron talk about what the people who do come can expect. >> the u.s. capital stage is set and preparations are being finalized by president obama's second inaugural address a ceremonial formality since he took the oath today and it is far more subdued given many of the challenges forciacing the nation. >> second inaugurals are smaller. we are providing opportunity if you are saying at home in your home community. >> four years ago an estimat estimated -- crowd estimates lowered from 5 to 7,000. unlike four years ago when there were 10 inaugural ball including
martin luther king jr. he decided to use two bibles one of kings the other of abraham lincoln. >> it is only because of them it is possible for me to be inaugurated. >> aids say the president has been saying in private in recent days that when he is on the podium tomorrow he will be thinking about the sacrifices of dr. king president lincoln and many others that have gotten him to this point. >> ed, thank you. >> chief political correspondent charles cameron talk about...
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the other belonged into martin luther king jr. my next guests is the choice of only underscores the presence legacy as the first black president but can be read the logical. joining us now, professor of american religion at boston university, author of the american bible, how our words unite, the high command and it is great to have you here. >> thank you for having me. lou: your reaction to the rhetoric. i was talking about this earlier just a couple of experts, if i may. we have never relinquished, he said, our skepticism of central authority. if we could put this up to just show what we're reading. we have never relinquished our skepticism of central authority, nor have we succumbed to the fiction that all society's ills can be cured through government alone. he also -- i just found that stunning. first of all, who is it the things that government alone could solve our ills. our skepticism of central authority. he does not put any evidence. i was fascinated the way he used language in this. are you -- what are your reactions to
the other belonged into martin luther king jr. my next guests is the choice of only underscores the presence legacy as the first black president but can be read the logical. joining us now, professor of american religion at boston university, author of the american bible, how our words unite, the high command and it is great to have you here. >> thank you for having me. lou: your reaction to the rhetoric. i was talking about this earlier just a couple of experts, if i may. we have never...
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the author of the legacy of martin luther king jr.. quite frankly, i could not have imagined myself the professor of history at stanford university editing martin luther king. these are things that were beyond my imagination as a young black teenager whose opportunities were quite limited at that time. >> because of that opel vision and the moral imagination barricades began to fall and bigotry began to fade. doors of opportunity swung open for an entire generation. >> he was very much influenced by martin luther king and in his heart, he sees his vision being close to martin luther king. there was that moment where he received the nobel peace prize and he made the distinction between, saying that he can't be like them because i have to deal with this radical evil called terrorism. as if they did not have to deal with the radical evil of their time. king never held political office. i assume if he had, he would have seen as his overriding responsibility to deal with the people at the bottom of the social structure, the people that don'
the author of the legacy of martin luther king jr.. quite frankly, i could not have imagined myself the professor of history at stanford university editing martin luther king. these are things that were beyond my imagination as a young black teenager whose opportunities were quite limited at that time. >> because of that opel vision and the moral imagination barricades began to fall and bigotry began to fade. doors of opportunity swung open for an entire generation. >> he was very...
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it's also martin luther king jr.'s holiday today. 35 and partly sunny by 9:00, mostly cloudy by noon, then the clouds will stick around through the afternoon. there's a chance of snow flurries in the late afternoon in to the early evening. nothing expected to accumulate. this should not be a problem. it will just add to the excitement. you can really feel becaus the buzz. it will be bitter cold tomorrow. the rest of the week, we'll likely will not make it above the freezing mark until friday. the seven-day forecast is minutes away. first, let's check on traffic with steve. >> the 14th street bridge, on 395 northbound, the 14th street bridges open and will stay open today. the only bridge that is closed completely is the memorial bridge. other bridges across the potomac and anacostia river will stay open. you're not getting very far if you are crossing the bridges. on the 14th street bridge, you may not to exit onto 14th street bridge. the third street tunnel will be closed and the ninth street tunnel and 12th street t
it's also martin luther king jr.'s holiday today. 35 and partly sunny by 9:00, mostly cloudy by noon, then the clouds will stick around through the afternoon. there's a chance of snow flurries in the late afternoon in to the early evening. nothing expected to accumulate. this should not be a problem. it will just add to the excitement. you can really feel becaus the buzz. it will be bitter cold tomorrow. the rest of the week, we'll likely will not make it above the freezing mark until friday....
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he's using martin luther king jr.'s bible. he has got to take off from his great speech, i have a dream, back in 1963. and remember, martin luther king's dream did not only include ending segregation. it included ending needless wars, fighting poverty, and making america a more equal country. barack obama, tell us what your dream is for the second term and once that is over, once you have inspired us, go about the hard work of implementing that dream. it is a dream speech i am looking for. >> angela merkle. but the omens are not good. her coalition has just lost a regional election that was widely viewed as a test of public opinion. >> at first, it looked like the german chancellor's party would win. when the final ballots were counted, it became clear the democrats were on their way out. the results show the coalition of angela merkle's party or one seat behind the opposition. the loss by the christian democrats came about because their supporters tried to vote strategically. usually, christian democrat voters cast a ballot f
he's using martin luther king jr.'s bible. he has got to take off from his great speech, i have a dream, back in 1963. and remember, martin luther king's dream did not only include ending segregation. it included ending needless wars, fighting poverty, and making america a more equal country. barack obama, tell us what your dream is for the second term and once that is over, once you have inspired us, go about the hard work of implementing that dream. it is a dream speech i am looking for....
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martin luther king jr. the president will celebrate at two inaugural balls, versus the ten held four years ago. even if there's less fanfare, the day will not be without its pomp and circumstance. and star power. katy perry kicked things off at a concert earlier this weekend. ♪ at last >> reporter: and beyonce, whose rendition of edda james' "at last" was a highlight of the 2009 inauguration, will this time perform the national anthem, at the capitol ceremony. who can forget that moment in 2009. again, sasha pointed out, dad did not mess it up. he has one more shot at it. >> that's right, josh. >>> today, a day for poetry. the prose of governing comes next. and jonathan karl at the capitol for that. as the president prepares to deliver his speech, his team is gearing up for a lot of big debates ahead. >> reporter: you can see the presidential podium, still covered in plastic. it is from there that he will deliver one of the most important speeches of his presidency, hoping to set the tone for a second ter
martin luther king jr. the president will celebrate at two inaugural balls, versus the ten held four years ago. even if there's less fanfare, the day will not be without its pomp and circumstance. and star power. katy perry kicked things off at a concert earlier this weekend. ♪ at last >> reporter: and beyonce, whose rendition of edda james' "at last" was a highlight of the 2009 inauguration, will this time perform the national anthem, at the capitol ceremony. who can forget...
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it is also marking a national day of service for martin luther king jr.. president obama and the first family volunteered their time at an elementary school in northeast d.c. >> i am always reminded that he said, everybody wants to be first. everybody wants to be a drum major. but, if you're going to be a drum major be a drum major for service. be a drum major for justice. >> vice president biden spend the day at the d.c. armory filling at care packages for troops. >> did you see this? the new addition will make it official -- d.c. license plates on the president's limousine. white house officials encouraged taxation without representation plates. >> the question everyone is asking, we know it will be chilly on inauguration day, but just how cold? will we get snow? >> that is the crazy thing. a four letter word. >> not to give the whole thing away but we experienced a wonderful day today. temperatures well into the 50's. unfortunately, it will not be like that on monday. early monday morning, temperatures in the 20's. they will rebound into the middle 30's
it is also marking a national day of service for martin luther king jr.. president obama and the first family volunteered their time at an elementary school in northeast d.c. >> i am always reminded that he said, everybody wants to be first. everybody wants to be a drum major. but, if you're going to be a drum major be a drum major for service. be a drum major for justice. >> vice president biden spend the day at the d.c. armory filling at care packages for troops. >> did you...
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it's also the martin luther king holiday weekend. to mark that, thousands of people are taking pafrt rt in a national day of service today, including the first family. the obamas are helping spruce up an elementary school in washington. there are a lot of people who want to volunteer in their communities but don't know how to do it. so a service summit is being held on the national mall to give them good ideas of how to help out. suzanne malveaux is there. people are there to get information and check out some celebrities, i'm sure. >> i have to admit, a lot of people excited about volunteering but there is also a certain star factor here that people are attracted to. they want to know who are the celebrities. right now on stage congresswoman tammy douglass. we just talked with her. an iraq war vet, a superhero, really, someone really committed to her country. she's addressing the crowd now. before hand, we saw eva longoria. she talked about the need to push forward immigration reform to help serve the latino community. we saw paul b
it's also the martin luther king holiday weekend. to mark that, thousands of people are taking pafrt rt in a national day of service today, including the first family. the obamas are helping spruce up an elementary school in washington. there are a lot of people who want to volunteer in their communities but don't know how to do it. so a service summit is being held on the national mall to give them good ideas of how to help out. suzanne malveaux is there. people are there to get information...
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gray spoke during a ceremony today at the martin luther king, jr. memorial. he called d.c.'s situation the hypocrisy of democracy. gray said the united states is reportedly the greatest democracy in the world, but doesn't have democracy in its own capital city. >>> there are literally dozens of inaugural themed parties and celebrations going on this weekend from the district to maryland and virginia. everybody is getting in the inaugural spirit. news4's eric gonzalez is live at the westin in arlington where they're getting ready for the virginia inaugural ball. hi, erica. looking beautiful there. >> reporter: things are getting under way here at the virginia state inaugural ball, and people should be arriving here within the next few minutes. tickets -- they will start making entry about 6:30. the doors officially open at 7:00, and take a look at the room. it's looking pretty gorgeous right about now. stars and stripes all over the place. the band back there from virginia, of course, gonzo's nose getting ready to play the event again. starts at 7:00 tonight. we'll go through
gray spoke during a ceremony today at the martin luther king, jr. memorial. he called d.c.'s situation the hypocrisy of democracy. gray said the united states is reportedly the greatest democracy in the world, but doesn't have democracy in its own capital city. >>> there are literally dozens of inaugural themed parties and celebrations going on this weekend from the district to maryland and virginia. everybody is getting in the inaugural spirit. news4's eric gonzalez is live at the...
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>> it is a wonderful way to commemorate martin luther king jr. and if is one of the four points of the miss america crown and we are heavily involved in community service and it is important for everyone in the united states to be involved. >> your life has changed in the past week or 10 days. >> it has. >> it is so different. i have lived on my own six years and it did different to learn how to let the reigns go and let them take control. i have a wonderful team of people supporting me and it is an opportunity to promote opportunity and education and service. >> will you watch the ineration. >> i have two standing tickets and this will be history in the make something i will not forget. >> have you ever been to the ununaugusteration. >> first trip back to dc since i was 7. i will go to the smithsonian and spend time with the friends here in the dc area. >> thank you for joining us . taking part in the national day of service . chelsea clinton and actress evan longoria is also here. >>> and our thanks to miss america and molly, too. >> a group mu
>> it is a wonderful way to commemorate martin luther king jr. and if is one of the four points of the miss america crown and we are heavily involved in community service and it is important for everyone in the united states to be involved. >> your life has changed in the past week or 10 days. >> it has. >> it is so different. i have lived on my own six years and it did different to learn how to let the reigns go and let them take control. i have a wonderful team of...
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on monday, he will use a bible d by martin luther king, jr. himself. we can tell you 900,000 people to converge here on the l on monday morning. are going to be getting around, you may want to consider metro. be closingns will and nationalsodium archives. the best be closing the --luding smith sodium smithsonian and national archives. tommy, are you excited? >> absolutely. it is all day saturday. the huge white tent by the national monument. what is really cool is they are talking about the seven s of service and help of the community. the first family is asking for america to get involved. you can actually do some service. way to bring the family and your co-workers and a day together. l not be too cold. i think around the 50's. if you are not able to get right pic.org.can go to 3013 2013pic.org. you can be a of something much greater the day ofpart of national service. celebrityee the long list. the more the less you see a long celebrity list. of the more stylish people. what are you going to where? >> something business casual. >> thank you. back to
on monday, he will use a bible d by martin luther king, jr. himself. we can tell you 900,000 people to converge here on the l on monday morning. are going to be getting around, you may want to consider metro. be closingns will and nationalsodium archives. the best be closing the --luding smith sodium smithsonian and national archives. tommy, are you excited? >> absolutely. it is all day saturday. the huge white tent by the national monument. what is really cool is they are talking about...
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it will happen on martin luther king day, no less. also a second time taking the oath of office in 24 hours. yesterday, the first lady and first daughters looking on, the president made good on a constitutional requirement. that he be sworn in on january 20th, as did vice president joseph biden. looking ahead as to what is happening today, president obama will be publicly sworn in 11:30 eastern and give his presidential address at noon and later in the afternoon, 2:35, he will lead the inaugural parade from the u.s. capitol down pennsylvania avenue to the white house. dan lothian following it all for us this morning. good morning, dan. >> good morning. it will be a busy day for the president today, after a busy weekend of a number of events. the president officially getting sworn in yesterday. but he begins the day today, about 8:45 this morning, heading across the street to the st. john's episcopal church, also known as the church of presidents where the first family has attended services in the past. two hours after that he will hea
it will happen on martin luther king day, no less. also a second time taking the oath of office in 24 hours. yesterday, the first lady and first daughters looking on, the president made good on a constitutional requirement. that he be sworn in on january 20th, as did vice president joseph biden. looking ahead as to what is happening today, president obama will be publicly sworn in 11:30 eastern and give his presidential address at noon and later in the afternoon, 2:35, he will lead the...
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luther king jr. later, michelle obama and jill biden host a concert for american military families and their children. so as president obama prepares to kick off his second term, we wanted to know how the american people think that he's doing as he closes out the fist one. cnn political editor paul steinhauser is here in washington with me this morning. good morning to you. so thumbs or thumbs down. how do they think he's doing? >> we have some polls, a lot of polls. a lot of polls have skasked, ise doing a good job? do you approve or not approve? our cnn poll of polls say 53% say, yes, they approve of the job the president is doing in office, 42% disapprove. but what about the specific issues, not overall. take a look at this from orc, look at the numbers on the left, randi. these are where he's doing very well on the issues, terrorism, environment, foreign affairs, immigration, but those are not so important to americans. the economy, he's at 48%. what's the second most important? the deficit, we k
luther king jr. later, michelle obama and jill biden host a concert for american military families and their children. so as president obama prepares to kick off his second term, we wanted to know how the american people think that he's doing as he closes out the fist one. cnn political editor paul steinhauser is here in washington with me this morning. good morning to you. so thumbs or thumbs down. how do they think he's doing? >> we have some polls, a lot of polls. a lot of polls have...
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martin luther king jr. president and mrs. obama rolled up their sleeves today with 500 volunteers at an elementary school in northeast. vice president joe biden and his wife jill prepared care packages at the national guard armory for u.s. troops and first responders. on the national mall, a day of service summit just wrapped up a f few minutes ago. >> jim, darkness is set unwilling here now on the national mall. but today volunteers in the big white tent behind me were lighting up the place. thousands of people poured through the national day of service tent headquarters already to volunteer like jennifer artist and her two sons of little river, maryland. >> it's important to have my children with me because they get to see the importance of serving others. and we're also celebrating martin luther king's day and this is something that he would want us to do as well. >> how about 100 public and private, local and national groups of all types offered volunteer encouragement. what is best buddies? >> best buddies creates opport
martin luther king jr. president and mrs. obama rolled up their sleeves today with 500 volunteers at an elementary school in northeast. vice president joe biden and his wife jill prepared care packages at the national guard armory for u.s. troops and first responders. on the national mall, a day of service summit just wrapped up a f few minutes ago. >> jim, darkness is set unwilling here now on the national mall. but today volunteers in the big white tent behind me were lighting up the...
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but hurry, the special financing offer ends martin luther king, jr. day. don't miss the year end clearance sale at sleep train. superior service, best selection, lowest price, guaranteed. ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep ♪ [ malheart-healthy suand delicious meals certified by the american heart association. look for the heart check on your favorite subway fresh fit meals, from the tempting turkey breast & black forest ham with spinach to the protein-rich roast beef, and more. all...